How To Fix DS596 - Program texts for program & are currently locked

DS596 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 596

• Message text: Program texts for program & are currently locked

What causes this issue?

Since the text elements have already been maintained, comparison of the
numbered texts is currently not possible.

How to fix this error?

Use Transaction SM12.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS596 - Program texts for program & are currently locked ?

  The SAP error message DS596 indicates that the program texts for a specific program are currently locked. This typically occurs when a program is being edited or modified by another user or session, preventing other users from making changes to it simultaneously. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: Another user is currently editing the program, which locks the program texts.
  Incomplete Transactions: A previous editing session may not have been completed properly, leaving the program in a locked state.
  Transport Requests: If the program is part of a transport request that is currently being processed, it may also be locked.
  System Issues: Occasionally, system issues or bugs can lead to locks not being released properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can filter by the user or the program name to see if there are any active locks.
  If you find a lock